Overdrive
Foo Fighters (USA) Lyrics
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this time I think I'm waking up
Give me loud to drown it out
before the world starts breaking up
You change and then you change again
Turning like a wheel inside your head
Yours and mine and left and right
You and I get on with life
and pray we'll find a better one
You change and then you change again
Turning like a wheel inside your head
Overdrive we're going life or death
Overdrive we're going life or death
Overdrive we're going life or death
Two strangers on the mend
Hurry now we're getting out
this time there's nothing stopping us
Leave behind this vacant town
tonight and let it turn to rust
You change and then you change again
Turning like a wheel inside your head
Overdrive we're going life or death
Overdrive we're going life or death
Overdrive we're going life or death
Two strangers, no relation, on the mend
You change and then you change again
Turning like a wheel inside your head
Coming down I'm coming round
this time I think I'm waking up
Give me loud to drown it out
before the world starts breaking up
You change and then you change again
Turning like a wheel inside your head
Overdrive we're going life or death
Overdrive we're going life or death
Overdrive we're going life or death
Two strangers on the mend
Overdrive we're going life or death (overdrive we're going life or death)
Overdrive we're going life or death (overdrive we're going life or death)
Overdrive we're going life or death
Two strangers, no relation
Two strangers, no relation, on the mend
The song "Overdrive" by Foo Fighters is a powerful track that highlights the struggle of changing oneself and the world around them. The first verse establishes the singer's desire to escape from the chaos of the world and find refuge in something loud enough to drown out external negativity. However, the chorus brings a sense of urgency to the song by proclaiming "Overdrive we're going life or death," indicating that changing oneself is no longer just an option but a matter of survival. The final verse serves as a triumphant declaration of escaping from the past and starting anew.
Throughout the song, the theme of change is prominent, specifically the idea that people undergo constant changes but still retain their fundamental self. The lines "Yours and mine and left and right, there's still two sides to everyone" emphasizes the complexity of one's identity and how it is perpetually evolving. The song also touches upon the idea of two strangers coming together and finding common ground, united in their search for something better.
One interesting fact about "Overdrive" is that it was originally supposed to be a B-side for the band's previous album, "Concrete and Gold," but was later added to the deluxe edition of the album. Another interesting fact is that the song's music video features Dave Grohl's two daughters playing the younger version of the band members. The track was also performed live on "Saturday Night Live" in 2017.
Overall, "Overdrive" serves as a reminder that change is necessary for survival, and in that change, one can find solace and companionship with others undergoing the same journey.
Chords (in the key of E):
Verse - E5, G5, A5
Chorus - E5, A5, G5, D5, E5
Line by Line Meaning
Coming down I'm coming round
I am experiencing a change in my mindset
this time I think I'm waking up
I feel more alert and aware of what is happening in my life
Give me loud to drown it out
I need something loud to distract me from my thoughts
before the world starts breaking up
Before everything goes wrong in the world
You change and then you change again
You constantly change your mind and actions
Turning like a wheel inside your head
Your thoughts are constantly spinning like a wheel in your mind
Yours and mine and left and right
There are two different sides to every story
there's still two sides to everyone
Each individual has their own perspectives and beliefs
You and I get on with life
We continue living our lives despite our differences
and pray we'll find a better one
We hope to find a better situation in life
Overdrive we're going life or death
We are pushing ourselves to the limit
Two strangers on the mend
We are two people who are trying to improve our situations
Hurry now we're getting out
We need to leave quickly
this time there's nothing stopping us
There are no obstacles in our way this time
Leave behind this vacant town
We are leaving this empty place behind us
tonight and let it turn to rust
We are ignoring the past and moving forward
Two strangers, no relation, on the mend
We are two unrelated people who are trying to fix our situations
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NATE MENDEL, DAVE GROHL, TAYLOR HAWKINS, CHRIS SHIFLETT
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